What's new

AirPortr + Bag Check-In service

Let AirPortr pick up your bags from your London location and check them in for your flight with the new AirPortr + Bag Check-In service exclusive to British Airways customers. Available for the wider London area and flights departing from Heathrow, Gatwick or London City, except flights within the UK and from London City to New York (JFK).

May 2016

British Airways will start flying from Stansted this summer, adding a fourth London airport to its network. From 28 May 2016, the airline will launch flights to Berlin, Faro, Malaga, Palma and Ibiza, operated by BA CityFlyer.

Customers on the Stansted flights will be travelling on modern, comfortable 98 seat Embraer 190 jets, which are usually based at London City Airport.

Luke Hayhoe, General Manager Commercial and Customer at BA CityFlyer, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to expand our London network and to give our customers even more choice of where to fly from this summer.

Stansted is a growing airport and we will be offering a full scheduled service to some of the most popular European destinations, complementing our existing services from other London airports."

Stansted MD, Andrew Harrison said: “I am delighted to welcome British Airways to Stansted and very much look forward to the launch of its first ever scheduled flights from the airport in May this year.

Since we acquired Stansted, our focus has been on attracting a wider choice of airlines and these new services are strong additions to our route network, which now covers over 170 destinations across Europe and North America.

I’m sure these routes will be very popular with passengers from across London, Cambridge and the growing east of England region who are looking to head off on their holidays. We look forward to working closely with British Airways to build a strong working relationship and ensure these new flights are a huge success."

April 2016

You can now download up to eight boarding passes on to one mobile device, reducing the risk of losing your paper boarding cards when travelling as a family or group. However, you will be unable to use them if you have an infant in your booking. Available on iPhone and Android devices.

December 2015

UK citizens can now get through US passport control faster by joining Global Entry, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) programme.

The scheme allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers arriving in the United States.

Benefits include no processing queues, no requirement to complete a paper customs declaration form, reduced waiting times and TSA Precheck✓® Eligibility (faster, more efficient security screening at participating U.S. airports).

Membership lasts for five years and the application process includes background checks (at a non-refundable cost of £42 payable to the UK government), online enrolment with the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (at a non-refundable cost of $100 USD) and attendance at a face to face interview at an official enrolment centre.

December 2015

It’s now easier than ever to spend your Avios on British Airways flights thanks to two new features on our app.

With just a swipe of a finger, you can use the new Reward Flight Finder to find flights which can be booked using Avios or a combination of Avios and cash. The latest release of the app also features a completely redesigned flight booking experience, using the latest technology and user-friendly design to speed up the process.

The newly enhanced app is available to download on both Apple and Android smartphones, simply visit the app store.

December 2015

Fast Track customers departing from London Heathrow Terminal 5 can now use a new dedicated entrance to the left of North Security. This new facility offers a more seamless security process for our premium customers, and leads directly in to the North Fast Track security lanes.

September 2015

British Airways and TAM have started a codeshare partnership to offer you a choice of flights between London Heathrow and Sao Paulo.

From 3 September 2015 you'll be able to book on either a BA or TAM operated flight between London Heathrow and Sao Paulo on ba.com and if you're a member of the British Airways Executive Club, you can also collect Avios on your booking.

You can book the new codeshare route from 3 September 2015 for travel from 1 October 2015.

July 2015

British Airways’ new Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 launches on selected flights in October 2015 with a number of new features.

The new aircraft is 20 feet longer than the 787-8, allowing room for a brand new First cabin with more storage space. With just eight suites, the new First cabin provides an even quieter and more intimate experience.

The in-flight entertainment controls have also been updated throughout, with new seat-integrated handsets. Wider seats also feature in World Traveller, allowing for a more comfortable journey.